2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Dana 60 cover

[MBanning]

I want to replace the stamped cover on my front axle. I use a mag hyteck on my Dana 80 rear axle. I love the design but the 60 cover requires popping the tie rod off to remove the cover. I remove and clean inside at gear oil changes, popping the tie rod loose is as big a pain as scraping RTV.

Is there a rigid Dana 60 cover that will fit and has an o-ring or allow a lube locker gasket? I see Dana Spicer makes one but I am not sure about clearance issues. Thanks for any help you can offer and pics would be great! MBanning

 

[NIsaacs]

This might work.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-697-725

 

[NIsaacs]

Or, you might go this route.

https://torqueking.com/product/42029/qu42029-dana-50-60-high-performance-reusable-diff-cover-gasket/

 

[Cummins12V98]

Razor scraper on axle surface and wire wheel on cover clean in a few minutes. Bead of the right stuff and ready for a long time using AMZ/OIL 75-90 SevereGear. Always ran a MagHytec on the rear of my second gen but not worth it on the front.

 

[Matt42]

I want to replace the stamped cover on my front axle. I use a mag hyteck on my Dana 80 rear axle. I love the design but the 60 cover requires popping the tie rod off to remove the cover. I remove and clean inside at gear oil changes, popping the tie rod loose is as big a pain as scraping RTV.

Is there a rigid Dana 60 cover that will fit and has an o-ring or allow a lube locker gasket? I see Dana Spicer makes one but I am not sure about clearance issues. Thanks for any help you can offer and pics would be great! MBanning

Heads up on the Mag-Hytec IF you have retrofit to the third gen track bar.

The third gen track bat interferes a tiny bit with the M-H cover. I think I have solved that by grinding off some of the fins, but the final test result is not in yet. By final test, I mean real-world in the worst possible conditions.

 

[supratreo]

glad this got asked. I but a Currie cover for my 70 and wanted to get a matching one for the front but not sure what fits. 1) is it true that 60s and 70s have the same covers? so I just need to make sure its one that would clear the steering linkage?

 

[Ozymandias]

60 and 70 has the same cover and seal.

Steering linkage clearance is probably the problem.

 

[Cummins12V98]

Ozzy, I am not near my 01 but my mind says the cover is larger on the 70. I believe you but it does not compute!!!

 

[Ozymandias]

I used the same (re-usable) seals on my buddies 98 for front and rear differential.
So from my point of view they are the same, but maybe there is a difference in the covers but not the seals.
I can't confirmation this.

 

[NIsaacs]

I used the same (re-usable) seals on my buddies 98 for front and rear differential.
So from my point of view they are the same, but maybe there is a difference in the covers but not the seals.
I can't confirmation this.

Correct, the oem cover is slightly larger on the D70 but the bolt pattern is the same. Most aftermarket covers will interchange.

https://torqueking.com/product/4521...e-differential-cover-for-dana-50-60-70-axles/

From Torque King:

Tech Note 2: Bolt Pattern
The bolt pattern on all Dana-Spicer Model 60 and 70 series axles is the same. The covers however, have different top and bottom flange widths. When using QU40367 gasket on a Model 50, 60 or 61 beam type axle, approximately 1/4" of gasket will extend above and below the cover. You can trim this excess material off if you wish.

 

[Cummins12V98]

Physically larger with same bolt pattern, that makes more sense.

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

It has been a long time, but I think I just had to jack up the corner under the frame and maybe turn the wheel some to get enough clearance for installation.

 

[JMcCoy]

I believe Mag Hytec is the only one with an o-ring. I'll be selling mine soon. Message me if you're interested.

 

[NIsaacs]

This Dorman I posted ,#2 post, appears to have an o-ring.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-697-725

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[LorenStrodtman]

This Dorman I posted ,#2 post, appears to have an o-ring.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-697-725

It may use an o-ring, but where's the filler plug? Just fill through the vent hose?

 

[GAmes]

Why R&R it every oil change? The next time the cover is removed weld a nut near the bottom on the inside, drill a hole through the cover and install a plug on the outside. Easy and inexpensive.

 

[petersonj]

I did a similar mod. I drilled a hole in the cover and tapped it for a 1/8" pipe plug.

- John

 

[Ozymandias]

It may use an o-ring, but where's the filler plug? Just fill through the vent hose?

Yeah, that is pretty much useless for our application.